News – AUSTRALIA is on the ropes in Dubai, with Pakistan eyeing off an imposing target as play resumes on day four.

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AUSTRALIA is on the ropes in Dubai, with Pakistan eyeing off an imposing target as play resumes on day four.

The pressure is on Australia’s bowlers to limit the damage on Wednesday, with Pakistan resuming with a lead of 325 runs already in the books – and still seven wickets in the sheds.

Australia hit back late on day three, snaring three wickets to leave the hosts 3-45 but holding onto their huge first innings lead thanks to a familiar Australian collapse to the tune of 10-60 as Tim Paine’s men were rolled for 202.

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Opener Imam-ul-Haq will resume in 23, with Asad Shafiq set to join him as the new batsman following Azhar Ali’s dismissal on the final ball of the day.